Purifying apparatus



July 19, 1932. 1,867,892

PURIFYING APPARATUS Filed July so. 1950 8 L if 1 AVA-=44 [/LJL 'I 5.k7rczrzk B21666,

Patented July 19, 1932 UNITED STATES FRANK E. RICE, OF DETROIT, MICHIGANPURIFYING APPARATUS Application filed July 30, 1930. Serial No. 471,866.

The present invention relates to a purifying apparatus and particularlyto a carbonating and bottling apparatus which may be used by amanufacturer or dispenser of various kind of beverages and the like, inwhich event it is constructed on a large scale or it may be constructedon a small scale for retail business in order that beverages or liquidsmay be charged and dispensed in small quantities.

The present invention is more particularly concerned with the manner ofassembling the various parts going to make up the complete apparatus.

It is desirable in the manufacture of beverage dispensing apparatus thatthe tank be as smooth as possible on the inside for the application oflining material utilized for sanitary purposes. It has been found thatwhere supporting legs are riveted to such a tank uneven portions occuron the interior of the tank which, to some extent, are detrimental inapplying the enamel or other type of lining.

The present invention contemplates leg supports for a tank, which tankis cylindrical and disposed in horizontal position, which legs areformed in pairs for each end of the tank, the legs being normallyseparated and each provided with an arcuate portion for underlying apart of the bottom of the tank. A flexible metallic strap connects theends of the arcuate portions of the legs and with such portions forms aband for encircling the tank body. The adjacent ends of the underlyingportions of the legs are provided with enlargements for the reception ofa clamping bolt to draw together these ends of the leg supports fortightening the band about the tank body. This construction provides astrong, rigid, and secure support for the tank without having to be usedwith rivets or like attaching means so that the tank body may be smoothon the interior.

It is also desirable to weld heads to such tank body and the supportsjust described serve to maintain the body in position while gel headsare being welded to the ends of the y. An object of the presentinvention is to provide supporting legs and a clamping strap forsecuring a tankto the legs in such nature that the legs may be readilyremoved if' desired.

Another object of the invention'is to provide strong and sturdy legs fortanks for supporting the weight of the tank thereon and encircling bandssecured to the leg'portions for clamping the tank to the leg portionswithout having to use any attaching means, such as bolts, rivets, or thelike.

A further object of the invention is to pro vide leg supports for a tankwhich may be readily applied and removed and which sup ports are clampedto the body.

Another object of the invention is to provide a support for horizontaltanks, which support is clamped to the tank body and serves to maintainthe support in permanent position as well as a support for the bodywhile the same is being constructed and arranged for its ultimatepurpose.

The above, other, and further objects of the invention will be apparentfrom the following description, accompanying drawing,

and appended claims.

An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing and the views thereof are as follows:

Figure l is a side elevational view of a carbonating and clarifyingapparatus embodying the present invention.

Figure 2 is an end elevational view of the apparatus illustrated inFigure 1.

Figure 3 is a fragmental end view of one of the supports'for the tank.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmental sectional view taken substantially inthe plane of line IV-IV of Figure 2.

The apparatus chosen to exemplify the present invention comprises acylindrical horizontally disposed tank 1 having heads 2 welded to theends of the tank 1. Each head has a neck 3 welded to the same which neckterminates in flanges 4. The necks 3 constitute openings for admissiontothe interior of the tank 1 for cleaning and other purposes.

Caps 5 having flanges 6 are securedby means of bolts 7 to the flanges 4of the neck 3. Suitable packing material 8 is interposed between theflanges 4 and 6 for the purpose of making a liquid tight and air tightconnection between the caps and the necks.

A filling opening 9 is provided on the top side of the tank 1 ofsufficient size to allow the introduction of any liquids toge her withsuch clearing agents as are utilized in the manufacture of beverages.The opening 9 is closed by a cap 10 having threaded engagement with thecollar forming the opening.

The tank 1 as well as the collar defining the opening 9 is lined withsuitable material such as glass, enamel or other vitreous material whichis acid-proof and which may be easily washed and sterilized formaintaining the apparatus in sanitary condition.

as the neck 3 are lined with similar material.

A pipe 11 is carried by the cap 10 and communicates with the interior ofthe opening 9. A pressure gage 12 is secured to the upper end of thepipe 11. Branch pipes 13 and 14 extend horizontally from each side ofthe pipe 11. A valve 15 controls passage from the pipe 11 to the branchpipes 13 and 14.

One of the heads 2 is provided with a cylindrical box 16 closed by ascrew cap 17. A pipe 18 is carried in the cap 17 and extends within thebox 16. A valve 19 is provided in the pipe 18.

A gas container 20 is connected by means of a flexible conduit 21 withthe branch pipe 14. The branch pipe 13 is connected by means of aflexible conduit 22 with a nozzle 23.

A cooler 24 comprising, in the present instance, a rectangular box isarranged below the tank 1 on the floor 25 on which the legs of the tankrest. A pipe coil 26 is arranged within the cooler 24 and one end of thepipe coil extends from the boX 24 at 27 and the other end communicateswith the nozzle 23. A flexible conduit 28 connects the exposed ends 27of the coil 26 with the pipe 18 oppositely of the valve 19 in the pipe.

A drainage out-let 29 is provided in the opening therein.

There are two pairs of legs A and B provided for supporting the tank 1on the floor or table 25. Each pair of legs consists of a left leg 32and a right leg 33. Each leg is provided with an arcuate portion 34 and35 respectively for underlying the lower portion of the tank 1. Thecontiguous ends of the arcuate portions 34 and 35 are extendeddownwardlyforming blocks 36 and 37. A pin 38 is secured in one of the blocks, forinstance the block 36, for projecting into asuitably disposed opening inthe block 37. Each of the blocks 36 and 37 is provided with a hole 39and passing the band 42 about an end of the tank and then bringingtogether the blocks 36 and 37 with the pin 38 entering the block 37 toproperly align the legs underneath the tank, whereupon the bolt 41 is inserted and the blocks 36 and 37 drawn together to firmly clamp the band42 about the The interiors of the heads 2 and 3 as well a I tank. V

The pairs of legs A and B attached to the tank 1 in the manner abovedescribed suitably support the tank on the-floor or table 25.

Each of the legs 33 is provided with a threaded aperture 43 forreceiving the threaded end 44 of a bolt 45. The other end of the bolt isupturned forming a bent end 46 which is passed through the aperture 47turned against the inner surface of the legs 33.

Each of the blocks 30 is provided with a threaded wing screw 48 fortightening the bracket 30 on the upturned ends 46 of the bolts 45.

A valve 49 is associated with the nozzle 23 and is actuated by a handle50 for opening and closing communication between the nozzle the pipecoil 26 within the cooler 24 and the conduit 22. p

A bracket 51 is secured to the cooler 24 and has an arm 52 adjustablysupported thereon for cooperating with a bottle to hold the same againstthe nozzle 23. The arm 52 is adjustable in order to support a bottle ofany convenient size about the nozzle 23.

The pairs of legs A and B are useful in assembling the apparatus and maybe socured to the tank 1 prior to the time that the heads 2 are weldedto the same. When so used, the bands 42 would be applied to the tank 1near the ends thereof and the bolts 41 tightened so that the band wouldtightly engage and support the tank 1. The heads 2 are then welded tothe ends of the tank 10, and 17 and associated parts may then beinstalled and the tank 1 connected to the cooler 24 by applying theconduit 28.

When the apparatus has been assembled for operation and such liquids asare to be used in the manufacture of the desired beverage introducedinto the tank 1 through the opening 9. Treating agents such, forinstance, as sugar, may be added in proper proportions and the liquidallowed to settle until properly clarified. Any sedimentthat forms willaccumulate in the bottom of the tank 1. Such sediment, no matter howlittle, is detrimental to the beverage and it is, therefore highlyimportant that the charging gas in the container 20 be introduced intothe tank in such manner as not to agitate the sediment. The gascontainer 20 is then connected to the pipe extension 14 and the valve 15opened, whereupon the gas charges into the interior of the tank 1 andthe liquid therein carbonated. Such carbonation takes lace withoutanyagitation of the sediment which may have accumulated in the body of thereceptacle.

The liquid is retained in the receptacle a suflicient length of time toproperly condition the same for consumption.

The gas receptacle 20 is then disconnected and if desired a cap may beapplied over the branch pipe 14 or the pipe might be provided with astopcock to readily close the same when the receptacle 20 is removed.

The apparatus is useful in supplying beverages for consumption on thespot, in which event the beverage would be withdrawn from the tank 1through the valve 19, conduit 28, and passed through the coil 26 in thecooler 24:. Suitable cooling agents being introduced to the cooler willproduce the desired cooling effect.

Such cooled liquids may then be withdrawn through the nozzle 23 bymanipulation of the valve handle 50.

Should it be desired to bottle the contents of the tank 1, then a bottleis applied to the nozzle 23, the arm 52 of the bracket adjusted tosupport the bottle on the nozzle, the valve handle 50 is then actuatedto open the nozzle 23 and any air that may remain in the bottle passesupwardly through the conduit 22 to the interior of the tank 1, and theliquid from the coil 26 within the cooler is discharged into the bottleuntil the bottle is filled, whereupon the valve 50 is closed, the bottleremoved and an empty bottle inserted and the cycle of operationrepeated.

The branch pipe 13 may, if desired, be provided with a stopcock to closecommunication between the conduit 22 at the interior of the tank orreceptacle 1.

The assembly of the purifying apparatus above described is one whichmakes possible reduction of cost of assembly, and furthermore utilizespermanent legs and bands 42 for supporting the tank 1 duringconstruction.

The attachment of the cooling tank 24. to the legs A and B serves torigidify the legs as well as to properly position the cooling tank withrespect to the receptacle 1.

The inner end of the pipe 18 is upturned within the box 16 so as toreceive the liquid contents of the receptacle 1 above the bottom of thesame, thus assuring that no sediment within the receptacle is carriedthrough the cooler coil 26 and discharged into the bottle or glass, orother article used in dispensing the liquid.

The provision of the necks 3 and the cover members 5 enables readyaccess to the interior of the receptacle 1 for cleaning or otherpurpose. I

A drip pan is installed on the top of the cooler boX 2 1 for receivingwhatever drippings there may be arising from use of the apparatus.

The invention has been described more or less precisely as to details,yet it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limitedthereby, as changes may be made in the arrangement and proportion ofparts and equivalents may be substituted without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention.

The invention is claimed as follows:

1. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposedcylindrical tank v body, pairs of legs for supporting said tank body,each pair of legs consisting of separate leg members and bands attachedto the ends of said leg members for surrounding said tank, and meansassociated with said leg...-

members for drawing the same together to clamp the bands about the tank.

2. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposedcylindrical tank body, two pairs of legs for supporting said tank bodyin operative position, each pair of legs consisting of separate legmembers and having arcuate portions integral therewith for underlying aportion of the tank body, a flexible band connected to the ends of saidarcuate portions, and means associated with said arcuate portions ofsaid legs for drawing together the same to clamp the bands about thetank body.

3. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposedcylindrical tank body two pairs of legs for supporting said tank body,each pair of legs consisting of separated leg members and having arcuateportions for underlying the tank body, the adjacent ends of said arcuateportions having downwardly extending block end members, means on oneblock for cooperating with the other block to align said adjacent ends,and means passing through said blocks for. drawing the same together toclamp said band about said tank.

4. Leg supports for tanks and the like consisting of a pair of legs eachof which is separate from the other, each. of said legs having a portionthereof fashioned to conform to the contour of a supported tank, acontinuous flexible band connected to the ends of said last mentionedportions for surrounding a tank, each of said leg members having aportion cooperating with a similar portion on the other leg member forreceiving clamping means to draw said leg members together and tightensaid band about a the tank.

.5. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposedcylindrical tank body, a pair of end supports for said body, saidsupports in each instance consisting of a pair of separated legs, anunbroken band attached at its ends to said separated legs forsurrounding the tank body, and means cooperating With said separatedlegs for drawing the same together to clamp said band about said tankbody, said pairs of legs serving to support the tank body duringassembly of the same.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at Detroit,Wayne County,

Michigan.

FRANK E. RICE.

